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GERUND

Gerunds are derived from verbs. That is. “ing” is added to verbs (Eg: walking, smoking, sleeping). The forms of the Gerund are the same as that of the present participle. No doubt, they are parts of a verb. A Gerund is a kind of Noun whereas a participle is a kind of adjective. Hence, we can say Gerund is a verbal noun: a Participle an Adjective.